48 More Of The Best Products at The 2010 PGA Show
As we promised…we would deliver the rest of the links portion of our coverage to you guys. Here are 48 more of the best products and also some of the wackiest products we found at the show. We hope to all that couldn’t be there we will give you a little bit of what an experience it is like to be at the PGA Show. If you missed the first “58 Best Products from the 2010 PGA Show“ you can see them by clicking here.
(From earlier in Part 1)
PGA SHOW COVERAGE – DAY 1 (PART 2)
Alright fellas…we just got back from the show and we are pumped to show you everything we saw…but first we thought we would kick off (Day 1) coverage of the 2010 PGA Show with something a little different then most other sites will be doing. Most the other sites are just getting their first looks at the equipment that we have already shown you guys sneak-peeks of month’s in advance. So we thought you guys might want to see some of the unseen gear first. Don’t worry though if you are looking for pics and videos we got plenty of them for you to see a little later in the week.
We have also put the best of the best from the 2010 PGA Show in a “Quick Reference Guide Type Format” so you don’t have to sift through all the stuff you don’t want to see.
“Golfer Gear Head’s Bible!”
The products I am referring to are the ones inside the “THE PGA SHOW DIRECTORY & BUYER’S GUIDE” book. This was always one of my favorite things to get when I first started going to the PGA Shows. I think it should be available to every golfer…not just the ones that get to go to the show. This is another reason I started MyGolfSpy…I wanted to give every single golfer the opportunity to see what all of us in the business got to see. There are always such amazing products at the shows…many of which might never be seen again for one reason or another. This PGA Show Guide back then was literally like the “Golfer Gear Head’s Bible!” it had every single exhibitor listed with all their contact info and web addresses. Only bad thing is there are usually over 1,000 different companies listed and the majority of them aren’t worth seeing. Nowadays…sites like MyGolfSpy show you a lot of this gear before the products are actually first launched to the public at the show…you guys are the very first in the world to see some of this stuff…but back then…this was the ONLY way to see all the new and exciting gear.
58 of the Coolest Golf Sites Today & More Tomorrow!
Soooo…what we have done is go through every single company that was listed in this guide and hand-picked the ones we thought had some of the coolest or just wackiest products we thought you guys would love to see! This way if you couldn’t make it to the show it wouldn’t matter…because we would show you all the good stuff anyways. And…you wouldn’t be out a couple grand from having to pay for the trip either ;)
NOTE: We have excluded most of the major OEM’s since most of us already know how to find them.
4 Days – 4 Different Formats!
We will also be breaking it up in to 4 different formats for you guys (Links, Photos, Videos & last but not least the MyGolfSpy Awards).
Today is Day 1 of MyGolfSpy’s 4-Day coverage of the 2010 PGA Show…It will be spread out over a 4-Day span…this way you don’t get fired from your job for looking at what we call “GOLF PORN” all day. Today you will start off by seeing the first half (58 Golf Sites) of the best products we found for you and tomorrow we will show you the rest of the links!
We have also included a screenshot for every single site and a short description just to make it easier for you to pick and choose what you do and what you don’t want to see. We are going to be giving you links today of 58 of some of the most un-discovered golf products…and a few that have already been discovered but ones you might be seeing more of in ‘10! Many of these products never make it to market…but that’s not because they don’t work. So check’em out…this should keep ya’ busy for a while.
P.S. – Don’t forget to check back tomorrow and the rest of the week for all the other companies we found for you and the *pictures* and *videos* as well…ENJOY!!
P.P.S. – Don’t forget to tell us which ones your favorites are. These guys I am sure would love to get the MyGolfSpy readers feedback.
The Other “48 Best Products From The 2010 PGA Show”
NATIONAL GOLF CLUB REPAIR
Full service golf club repair of all major golf brands. Custom and Stock assembly services. Buyers of used, closeout, demoed and depressed golf inventory. Distributors of Grip Rip – golf club regripping systems.
(LINK): NationalGolfClubRepair.com
OBAN SHAFTS
Thes shafts have a lot of hype and buzz right now. Oban Composites offers the Devotion, Revenge and Tour Prototype series. The Tour Prototype V430, made in Japan, combines four axis aerospace materials with Oban’s unique shaft design to provide consistent feel, maximum performance, and increased distance.
OPTI-LOGIC LASER RANGEFINDERS
Exclusive USA manufacturer of high quality, accurate laser rangefinders. Why use anything else? Works when GPS systems can’t and they’re more accurate! Conforms to USGA and R&A regulations. Models ranging to 1,000 Yards.
ORANGE WHIP SWING TRAINER
The “Orange Whip” trainer, is designed to create an athletic swing. The trainer has also proven to be a great core muscle work-out. The Orange Whip is swung slowly in rhythm until the user is in complete balance, then the pace is increased to develop coordination, tempo, and consistency.
OZA CUSTOM GOLF BAGS
From the drawing board, we proceed to the workshop. In bringing your design to life, we rely on a team of experienced and skilled craftsman who embodies the artisan spirit. There is no compromise in quality and every detail is pored over and honed into perfection. This is what we want to introduce to the world of golf.
PENDULINE PUTTERS
The Penduline Putter is the first and ONLY putter to have over 38% of the weight of the clubhead distributed well outside of the putter face providing maximum MOI and a huge sweet spot which produces an amazingly true and accurate roll of the golf ball that eliminates hopping and skidding for a tight end over end roll that hunts the hole.
PIRAHNA GOLF
Piranha, an Australian OEM since 1996, designs and sells premium golf equipment and expanded into the U.S. in May 2009. Piranha first exhibited at the 2009 Fall PGA Expo, drawing widespread acclaim. Our clubs benefit from the SST Pure Shaft alignment system
PIVOT PRO
PivotPro – U.S. Patent approved and winner of PGA prestigious “New Product” Award. Master to load properly; master a powerful coil and increase club head speed; master to hit crisp chip, pitch, bunker and full shots; master proper footwork and a balanced finish.
POWERBILT GOLF
For 2010 PowerBilt is launching it’s second generation Air Force One drivers, fairways, hybrids and iron sets featuring nitrogen charged technology. We invite you to view our latest innovative technology along with our successful Grand Slam, Dynasty and TPS lines of products.
PRO-ALIGN 1000
Improve your game by ensuring you practice correctly and consistently every time. The ProAlign 1000 team proudly stand behind our products, encouraging everyone looking to increase their game, from beginner, amateur, right up to the professional, to practice with the ProAlign1000.
PRO-STANCE
Used by over 70 Tour Professionals worldwide; three Majors in three years; the most effective, yet simple, game improvement tool on the market. Revolutionary training aid: Improve your dynamic balance for powerful more accurate ball striking and smoother consistent putting strokes.
PUKKA HEADWEAR
Pukka Headwear is a designer and manufacturer of premium golf headwear. Best known for our full customization capabilities and unrivaled fit. Pukka’s program features free 30-day delivery, no set-up charges, unparalleled graphic capabilities and embroidery quality. Be Original!
PURE GRIPS
PURE Grips are all-weather golf grips that are uniquely tacky and they will stay that way. In fact, we guarantee you cannot wear out our grips in 12 months. Made in the USA, not China. Performance in all conditions, amazing feel, durability and consistency are our contribution to better performance on the course, all faster and cheaper to install.
PUTTING CYCLOPS
The Putting Cyclops is the first putting aid that is fully adjustable for each putting path “straight thru to straight thru, inside to straight thru or inside to inside”. It develops feel, keeping your head still and eye on the ball, instead of concentrating on mechanics.
THE PUTTING GAME
The Putting Game (created and manufactured in USA by NE1 Golf Products Inc.) is a must see at the show! NE1 Golf is dedicated to furtherance of the game through innovative new products that help golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
ROCKET TOUR
Looking for some stylish headcovers? Rocket Tour is now in over 100 PGA Players bags. Check’em out!
ROLL-MASTER GOLF
The RINGER® – World’s First “EDM” Strike Face Putter. The only putter in the world that lets you “hear” your good putts! A “ring” sound at impact gives any golfer the unique ability to use a new method of putting.
RULE GOLF
At rulegolf, we do more than just make useful and innovative golf tools. We help you improve the quality of your game, create a better experience, and make the moments that stand out from the chaos. We design tools that help you focus your attention.
SKLZ GOLF
What does it take to become a player? It takes SKLZ. The leader in sports skill development products, SKLZ delivers a complete line of golf training aids in its Rick Smith Signature Series for distance, accuracy, putting and practice.
SAM PUTT LAB
The ULTIMATE in putter fitting! SAM PuttLab and SAM BalanceLab. The world’s leading golf instructors and tour professionals choose Science & Motion to grow their business and improve their game.
SCRATCH GOLF
For MGS regulars you might have heard about Scratch golf already ;) Scratch was originally started to fill a hole in the golf market that we identified as nobody was making custom wedges one at a time to fit the individual player. Custom fitting had become all the rage in golf but nobody was doing anything to fit the proper wedges to the players swing.
SHAFT SKINZ
haft Skinz – a colorful ‘component product’ for shafts played by more than 60 tour professionals. Installed in minutes by pros and clubfitters on any shaft type to help golfers Play with color™ and protect their equipment.
SIDE SPIN GOLF GAME
Side-Spin The Ultimate Golf Skills Challenge is an ingenious game that is designed to help ALL golfers improve and enjoy their game.Played with six Clubs under REAL conditions on a Golf Course or Practiced on a driving Range.
SLIGO GOLF
Same game. New vibe. Sligo is the fusion between fashion and performance. Cutting edge fits, progressive styling, and aggressive color ways define the golfer as an individual.
T10XGOLF
IN LINE BALL DISPENSER LIFTS AND RESETS THE PLACEMENT ARM WITHOUT SPRINGS . JUST KNOCK PLACEMENT ARM OVER WITH YOUR CLUB AND LET IT FALL AND THE BALL IS RELEASED ONTO THE TEE. THEN INITIATE ARM UPWARD USING YOUR CLUB SHAFT TO RE-ENGAGE THE GRAVITY FEED AND PLACEMENT ARM AUTOMATICALLY RESETS TO THE VERTICAL POSITION.
STUBURT GOLF SHOES
The 2010 footwear collection includes three new shoe models, six new colours to our already successful product lines including the Darren Clarke Collection of hand crafted, leather sole golf shoes, and loads of new technology and innovation. The introduction of a ladies waterproof and shoe line will see our entry into the ladies market with the help of eight time Solheim Cup star, Trish Johnson, joining Darren Clarke and David Howell on Team Stuburt.
STX PUTTERS
Acknowledged as the golf industry’s foremost authority on insert face technology, STX pairs engineers and artists to craft the ultimate in golf technology, performance, and aesthetics. Tour-proven STX putters continue to feature the most advanced insert face technology available on today’s golf marketplace.
SUMI-G
Sumi-G creates innovative and elegant golf favorites that reflect true love for the game. Coordinated collections for the trunk, tee, and green include head covers, belts, hats, brushes, bags, divot tools, money clips, and scorecard wallets.
SURE SWING GOLF MACHINE
Sure Swing Golf sells and markets The Sure Swing Golf Machine, the most complete golf swing training aid to ever hit the market. Sure Swing Golf Academies, anchored by PGA Professionals Paul Purtzer and Don Powers, use the Sure Swing Golf Machines at all teaching facilities.
(LINK): SureSwingGolfMachine.com
SWING BAND (HANK HANEY)
Introducing Hank Haney’s Swing Band – the ultimate golf instruction aid brought to you by golf instructor and inventor Colby Huffman. Hank Haney’s Swing Band is the easiest way to keep your wrists aligned perfectly during your golf swing.
(LINK): HankHaneysSwingBand.com
SWING CATALYST
Swing Catalyst is the most user friendly and complete game improvement system for golf training. Swing Catalyst Studio integrates and synchronizes 3D force plate measurements and launch monitor data with state of the art video analysis software.
SWING CHECK
The Revolutionary Swing Check, perfect your swing, practice your swing with positive reinforcement No matter what level of golf, this device will improve your swing by aligning your hips, leg and arms, improve your power, lag and confidence.
THE IMPACT BALL
Most Training Aids try to fix one fault. The IMPACT BALL provides a feeling to INCREASE DISTANCE, SQUARE THE CLUB FACE, and HIT IT PURE EVERYTIME.
THE NET RETURN
he Net Return is the only training net in the world that automatically returns the ball back to an athlete regardless of the sport. This includes Golf, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Football or Lacrosse. Our training nets offer an athlete unparalleled performance, premium quality, rugged durability and are designed for years of use – indoors or out.
T.P. MILLS PUTTERS
The T.P. Mills Co. was founded in 1962 and makes custom and retail putters. Our putters have been used to win every major by the top professionals for 45 years. We offer a retail line, as well as a completely custom line of putters.
THE PUTTING LANE
The Putting Lane is an effective training aid that works. Golfers will learn to aim their putter correctly, start the ball on line, land their chip shots on the appropriate spot and improve their full swing takeaway.
THUMB CADDY
Thumb Caddy is a simple, easy to use playing and training aide that focuses on the starting point for all golfers, the grip. By stabilizing the top thumb, the grip stays in the proper position throughout the swing.
TIN CUP PRODUCTS
Tin Cup is a personalized golf ball imprinting system that allows a golfer to create a personalized ball marker using a logo of their choice. Stock designs are available on our website or a personalized cutout can be requested as well.
TOMI
TOMI is the only personalized putting training device that captures the critical parameters of your putting stroke in real-time. From this data, TOMI can instantly tell you what you need to do to dramatically improve your putting.
TOUR STICKS
‘Tour Sticks’are your manufacturer and supplier of the hottest golf training aid on the market today. Tour Sticks are a portable, multifunctional training tool used for alignment, swing plane and much more. Due to the versatility of this product, ‘Tour Sticks’ are suitable for golfers of all levels and ages.
T.R.U. BALL PUTTERS
Some odd looking putters but they actually have some great technology in them. The ability to change from face-balanced to toe down was nice and the sub cavity slit which pushes the vibration of the contact to the perimeter of the head made for a great feeling stick.
UTOPIA PUTTERS
Winner of a “Best New Product” award at the Fall PGA Expo, Utopia Golf Products is attracting the attention of golf instructors, equipment buyers, shop owners and players who appreciate the appealing putter designs with built-in performance.
(LINK): UtopiaGolfProducts.com
WILLIAMS F1 GOLF
I would say this company tried to make the biggest impact of any at the show. With their $50,000 golf set and F1 racking car in their booth. They spent some major loot to try and put themselves on the map that is for sure.
YAO’S GOLF CLUB LASERS
Yao’s Golf provides 3 products for the 2010 PGA Show: The Laser™ golf training aid, PuttingMap™, and GripLaser™. Our products assist golfers in achieving better alignment and allowing the ability to establish a steady swing axis, to swing better, to chip the ball closer to the hole and make more putts.
Z-FACTOR (PERFECT PUTTING MACHINE)
Purchased by over 60 pros on the PGA Tour – thousands sold worldwide. PATH, FACE ANGLE, PENDULUM SWING simultaneously. Square to Square and Five arcing strokes. Top 100 Teacher – “The PPM is not just the best putting training aid I’ve ever seen – it may just be best training aid I’ve ever seen.”
(LINK): PerfectPuttingMachine.com
ZEN ORACLE
The new Zen RDE putter (pronounced “Ready”) features scientifically proven face technology with precise micro ridges (not grooves) that improve dispersion by up to 50% and making it the most accurate putter face in golf.
ZENIO SPORTS
ZENIO’s mobility allows you to test your putting on the practice green as well as on the golf course in real time, anywhere you want, anytime. All you need is the ZENIO and a Smartphone and you have your putting coach in your pocket.
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Screaming eagle
14 years ago
like many I’m always curious about many of the gadgets and products. I realize that many have to recoup a ton of R&D. However I’m sure I’m not alone in the ‘is that it!!?’ factor when I’ve opened the box. A certain well known swing coach’s stuff springs to mind.
I don’t mind paying for innovation but $ 35 for a piece of plastic with a chart printed on it or $100 for a laser that is the same one you buy in a gas station for $ 5 really gets my goat. Can they REALLY justify this ? Am I the only one who thinks that a lot of these guys deserve to end up in the bargain bin because they ask an inflated price for a generic product or one that’s shoddily made.